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2,614 borrowers in default on student loans after attending private colleges in Illinois

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

Columbus College Chicago, DePaul University and Roosevelt University, all based in Chicago, reported the largest share of borrowers at private higher education institutions who defaulted on school loans they started repaying in 2014, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of federal data.

Cabello honors fallen state trooper by dedicating part of I-74 to him

By Angela Underwood | May 22, 2018

Rep. John Cabello (R-Rockford) dedicated a portion of Interstate 74 in his district to a fallen law enforcement officer.

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Bill allowing medical marijuana to be administered on school grounds awaits Rauner's signature

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

If Gov. Bruce Rauner signs off on HB4870, medical marijuana can be administered on school grounds.

3 offenders paroled in zip code 61735 in December

By Local Labs News Service | May 22, 2018

Three offenders released on parole in December live in Illinois zip code 61735, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Macon Reporter.

Report: Mount Zion FPD Firefighters Pension Fund gained $2,631 in investment income in 2016

By Macon Reporter | May 22, 2018

After projecting its investments would grow by 5.00 percent, the Mount Zion FPD Firefighters Pension Fund netted 0.26 percent on its investments in 2016, according to data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Analysis: Sullivan pays $2.47 for every $1 pensioners contribute to Sullivan Fpd Firefighters Pension Fund

By Local Labs News Service | May 22, 2018

Taxpayers contributed 68.7 percent of the $208,703 the Sullivan Fpd Firefighters Pension Fund brought in last year, or $2.47 for every $1 from pension members.

Emily Hahn purchases 425 S. Linden Ave., Decatur

By Metric Media News Service | May 22, 2018

On May 22, 2018, Brandon M. Huber sold their home at 425 S. Linden Ave., Decatur to Emily Hahn for $78,500.

Report: Decatur spent $11,099 per student in 2016-17

By Local Labs News Service | May 22, 2018

Spending per pupil at Decatur School District 61 is up 2 percent from five years ago, according to a Macon Reporter analysis of district finances.

Report: Average pensioner in Mount Zion Police Pension Fund earns $51,981 per year

By Local Labs News Service | May 22, 2018

The Mount Zion Police Pension Fund had 10 active participants receiving an average salary of $51,981 in 2016, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

How much do school administrators earn in Greater Decatur?

By Local Labs News Service | May 22, 2018

Public school administrators in Mt Zion Community Unit School District 3, Maroa Forsyth Community Unit School District 2 and Meridian Community Unit School District 15 earn the highest average salary in Greater Decatur, according to the latest Illinois schools report card.

15 offenders paroled in zip code 61727 in December

By Local Labs News Service | May 21, 2018

Fifteen offenders released on parole in December live in Illinois zip code 61727, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Macon Reporter.

Report: Warrensburg-Latham spent $9,203 per student in 2016-17

By Local Labs News Service | May 21, 2018

Spending per pupil at Warrensburg-Latham Community Unit School District 11 is up 3 percent from five years ago, according to a Macon Reporter analysis of district finances.

Analysis: Mount Zion pays $8.35 for every $1 pensioners contribute to Mt Zion Police Pension Fund

By Local Labs News Service | May 21, 2018

Taxpayers contributed 89.3 percent of the $331,838 the Mt Zion Police Pension Fund brought in last year, or $8.35 for every $1 from pension members.

Report: Average pensioner in Mount Zion FPD Firefighters Pension Fund earns $62,353 per year

By Local Labs News Service | May 21, 2018

The Mount Zion FPD Firefighters Pension Fund had 2 active participants receiving an average salary of $62,353 in 2016, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Report: Long Creek FPD Firefighters Pension Fund gained $36,568 in investment income in 2016

By Macon Reporter | May 21, 2018

After projecting its investments would grow by 5.00 percent, the Long Creek FPD Firefighters Pension Fund netted 6.24 percent on its investments in 2016, according to data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Public employee tally: Top park districts in Greater Decatur

By Local Labs News Service | May 21, 2018

Park districts for Decatur, Blue Mound and Marrowbone Twp employ the most government workers per capita in Greater Decatur, according to 2017 Illinois State Comptroller financial reports.

Analysis: Mt Zion pays $2.35 for every $1 pensioners contribute to Mt Zion Fpd Firefighters Pension Fund

By Local Labs News Service | May 20, 2018

Taxpayers contributed 70.2 percent of the $44,030 the Mt Zion Fpd Firefighters Pension Fund brought in last year, or $2.35 for every $1 from pension members.

Report: Average pensioner in Long Creek FPD Firefighters Pension Fund earns $52,018 per year

By Local Labs News Service | May 20, 2018

The Long Creek FPD Firefighters Pension Fund had 2 active participants receiving an average salary of $52,018 in 2016, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Report: Mt Zion spent $7,984 per student in 2016-17

By Local Labs News Service | May 20, 2018

Spending per pupil at Mt Zion Community Unit School District 3 is up 5 percent from five years ago, according to a Macon Reporter analysis of district finances.

Report: Decatur Police Pension Fund gained $8,335,210 in investment income in 2016

By Macon Reporter | May 20, 2018

After projecting its investments would grow by 6.75 percent, the Decatur Police Pension Fund netted 8.23 percent on its investments in 2016, according to data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.